School Administration Apprentice

BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

GLOS (GL12 7BD)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 22 June 2026)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

Blue Coat School, Wotton-under-Edge are looking to recruit an Administration Apprentice to support the day-to-day running of the school office, working alongside the Business Manager, Finance Assistant and Secretary whilst working towards a Business Administration Level 3 qualification

Wage

£17,877 a year

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The annual salary is £17,877 (£9.27 per hour).  Currently pending an annual increase.

As the position is worked term time only the actual salary is £12,625. This is spread into 12 monthly equal payments.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3.30pm - Term time only

31 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Support the day-to-day running of the school
  • Undertake reception duties including answering the telephone, dealing with face-to-face enquiries and acting as a point of contact for visitors to the school
  • Liaising with staff and parents plus a range of outside agencies
  • Maintain diaries, make appointments and other arrangements as appropriate
  • Use computerised records to manage pupil records
  • Support with school reprographics and displays

Where you'll work

SYMN LANE
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
GLOS
GL12 7BD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • The course will include a mix of tutor led training, online training and on the job training
  • You will not be required to travel to college as the college tutor will visit the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade Grade C / 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Relate well to children

Other requirements

  • Blue Coat CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment
  • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
  • References will be required in support of candidates who are called for interview which must be from your current or last place of work and / or education

About this employer

We are a thriving school priding ourselves on being a school in and of our community, where the children are placed firmly at the heart of everything that we do. Our vision is "future readiness", which means that we aim to empower children as learners and individuals to be prepared for their future lives. We are proud of the high standards that we set and of the fun and enthusiasm that children show each and every day.

https://www.bluecoatprimary.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Please note there is the opportunity to start this position earlier than 1st September.  This will be discussed at interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Office Administrator / Supervisor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

Jo Phillips

sbm@bluecoat.gloucs.sch.uk

01453525020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035617.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 22 June 2026)

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